As a really white British woman who can trace back her family history before the slave trade began I found parts of this uncomfortable to read thinking that my family probably had a hand in this and I wasn't even aware of it. It was really well written and though no matter how uncomfortable it made it I know this wasn't done to purposely guilt anyone. I liked learning about the history that was unfortunately not provided as part of my schooling where they seemed to concentrate on The Roman Empire or The Tudors so I did find the text fascinating.

I would definitely look into reading the complete text.

This review is for a sample. I read this and instantly went out and bought the whole book. Looking at UK history and racism from a Black perspective I can imagine this causing a stir amongst non-black folk. Still, this is a vital read, even more so today, and I hope people look at the strong, controversial title and feel compelled to pick it up. I do think this is a book to buy and gift to others, too, as perhaps those who might best appreciate it might never pick it up.

In 2014, Reni Eddo-Lodge made a blog post, from where the book title comes from, about why she does not want to talk to white people about race. The response was overwhelming, both from whites and people of color. Motivated by the response, she decided to continue the conversation in this book in an attempt to bridge the gap that exists in a discourse about race.

The general idea is good but she basically labels the entire white population of the UK as inherently racist. She also fails to mention or pay heed to how far we have actually come in terms of racism. A very one-sided view on racism in the UK and not entirely accurate.

I couldn't get behind the idea that I had no right to talk about racism becausebof my "white privilege" and I am sorry but how can we change things if the white population can't talk about this important issue.

Note: I grew up in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s and I still remember the shock of the Stephen Lawerence murder and the outrage that because of the institutional racism of the police his killers weren't covicted.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for my review copy in exchange for an honest review.

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A seminal and highly important read for all (regardless of generation, or indeed race), wonderfully breaks down modern issues of race in Britain. I look forward to reading Eddo-Lodge’s future work.

Incredibly insightful and eye opening. I wish I had read this book sooner. Very interested to see what Reni publishes next.

Important and eye-opening - I went on to read the rest of the book after this sampler. Everybody should read it.

I was initially interested in reading this book, however my tastes have shifted and I do not think I will be able to get to it now. Many thanks to the publisher for sending me a digital copy!

The phrase, “This is an important book,” tends to be overused, but not in this case. This truly is an important book. It’s well written, well researched and should be required reading in Britain. I was ashamed by my gaps in black British history, but this book compelled me to learn more. This an excellent book, and well deserving of all the praise and awards that it has received.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury Publishing for my review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I got the first chapter via NetGalley, but ended up purchasing the book myself.
Absolutely essential reading. Make it a GCSE History required read.

I heard so much about this book and was initially sceptical because most debates about race quickly get out of hand. Reni writes in such a way that you understand her point of view.

However, I do not agree her style of argument as it practically gives no room for debate. She makes the same mistake she accuses white people of...anyone who disagrees with her argument objects in bad faith.

I still think it is a book that acts as a catalyst for meaningful conversations about race and ways the odds can be in the favour of so called ethnic minorities.

Powerful and important. Was lucky enough to hear a fascinating talk about this book at the Hay Festival and I’d been desperate to read it ever since. Thank you so much for the chance to read this. History will show how pivotal this work will be.

an important book to be written and read around this time with so much political tension. However, I felt this book was preachy and didn't hit the right tone for me. I felt a different tone would get people less defensive and therefore willing to listen to what the author had to say. An important book, but I felt it needed some serious editing to get the tone right

Really thought provoking reading, giving a different perspective to mine on the subject of race. This sample definitely made me want to pick up the full book.

This is a must read for everyone! As someone who felt that I was 'woke' to racial issues, I was overwhelmed by this book and how eye-opening it was! It is not a comfortable book to read but that it part of what makes it so important. An excellent introduction and overview of race in Britain today.

Great sampler. As always it's shocking to read about the discrimination faced by people of colour past and present. Will be buying the book to find out more.

It's unsurprising to see how well Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People has sold. Written in an engaging, accessible way, this is a powerful and intelligent exploration of being a black woman in the UK, and in particular, Britain's relationship with race through history. At school you learn a lot about slavery in the US, and the UK's benefit from the slave trade is often glossed over. This book opened my eyes to the complicated and complicit history this country has with race, as well as the problems its institutions still have with racism. I hope to see more voices like Reni Eddo-Lodge's published. (And also excellent packaging too - that cover!)

Important and well researched book

"It's like treacle is poured into their ears, blocking up their ear canals. It's like they can no longer hear us"

Interesting sample, I've bought the audiobook to continue but the introduction was interesting and thought provoking.

Thoroughly enjoyed this insightful and detailed introduction. I love to read history non fiction, and there was a great deal here I hadnt seen elsewhere. Will definitely be reading more.

This was a sampler downloaded well after the publication date. Only had the introduction and first chapter but was an eye opening and factual read. Would definitely buy the finished copy on the back of this.